The Press., 1887-02-24

Il 0s surprised after the burning of his barn t find that the value of the contents Wert l fully covered by insurance m the Middle sex Mutual, through Alvarado Howard'l agency. He had forgotten that he had placed this insurance some two years agc for a term of three years The insurance on the building, $2OO, was through 0. F. Harwood's agency.
 "A fellowship meeting of the Congre- gational churches of Wilmington, Union and Stafford will be held at the Congrega. tional church, Stafford Springs, ,on Wednes- day, March 2d. 10.3O a. m., devotional exercises Il. 15 a. m., sermon; 12 m., collation. l 30 p. m., topics Christ ian. Why should one become christ. ian 2-How shall one become christian The christians duty to the church. 4-The christians duty to the world | B. General discussion. A cordial invita- ton to the public Is extended to be present and join in the exercises.
 Parsons anticipates boom in Shakes peare's work, and is prepared with 8 larg lot of assorted styles.
 At 8 meeting of Winter post G. A. R. held on Monday evening. warm resolutions of thanks were passed to Mrs. Brigham, to those who gave musical aid. and all who m any way asaisted at the recent camp fire. The post nets $15 theref-om. Mrs Brigham gave her services, as did the musicians.
 The B. & o. Telegraph Go. has been forced by press of business to put two ad- ditional wires on the New York and Bos- ton line.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 About 6 30 this morning wooden store house connected with the Riverside mill was discovered to be on fire. Most of the contents were got out. but with some damage The building was partisllv destroyed The extent of the damage is not yet ascertained Insured in the Man. ufacturer's Mutual Association.
 Services at the Universalist church morning and evening, Sunday, Feb. 27th. In the evening Rev. Mr. Simmons will lec- ture on .'The Days of Old" A general and cordial invitation.
 The weather of last Friday evening was decidedly unfavorable, but notwith- standing about 20 couples took part in the private dancing party at the Town Hall.
  lar, and being well managed invitations giving privilege of joining are quite in de- mand.
 sTAFFORDvILLz.
 70. P. Smith has removed from Wales to Staffordville.
 Mrs. Walbridge recently fell down and broke two of her ribs.
 Andrew Chadwick's house, least of Staffordville pond), was burnt down last Friday. The fire took from defective chimney. MT. 0. was away from home, and the family were able to save but very little from the house. There was an 1n- surance of $500 on building and contents.
 HYDEvuLE.
 MT. Deenen's family moved from Hydeville to the Springs last week.
 WEST STAFFORD
 -Myron F. Davis has taken the assist ant superint6ndency of the Springfield truant school, and has gone to enter upon his duties.
 Geo. O. Cleaveland's barn on the Nnah Patten place was struck by lightning aud burned on Friday night, with several tons of hay, farm tools, etc Fortunately ,Mr. Avery, the resident farmer, saw the flash and going directly out was able to save 13 head of stabbed stock. There was insurance of $200 on the building, which does not cover it's value There was also. a small insurance on the hay. Nearly $200 had been expended in repairs to the barn within year.